Sunday, October 27 | 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Exhibit Hall Concourse

Kick things off right with some Southern barbecue and sway to the sweet sounds of local talent Chris Casello as you reconnect with old friends and colleagues. This lively opening networking mixer sets the perfect tone for your time in Music City. Don’t miss the chance to badge up, dig in, and get in the groove for #LeadingAge24.

Leonard Nones:  Essential Workers Exhibition
Level 3 Gallery Lounge

Acclaimed photographer Leonard Nones celebrates the courage, compassion and resilience of 18 heroic employees who work with older adults.

Courtesy of Derfner Judaica Museum + Hebrew Home at Riverdale.

The Passions Project Portraits
Level 2 Gallery Lounge

Professional photographer and art activist Heidi Wagner tells the stories of intergenerational members of the LGBTQ community as a way of creating social connection and building a safe, inclusive community that welcomes all.

Open Each Day, LeadingAge HQ, Level 3 
Visit this songwriters’ venue where the heroes behind the hits will share their stories and perform their original songs every day between education sessions. Grab a seat and chat with a friend while listening to music over morning coffee or afternoon cocktails.

Open Each Day,  Hall A Foyer, Level 3 
Experience how each individual’s spark of courage has the power to ignite others. Contribute your thoughts to our giant art wall made entirely of acoustic guitars. Then jot down your walk-on song and attach it to your badge as a fun conversation starter and get some musical insights about your fellow attendees. As a final note, don’t forget to grab a guitar pick as a reminder of your time in Music City.

Monday, October 28 | Keynote Session,  Hall A 
Under the direction of Iris Music Project, three LeadingAge member organizations, Comprehensive Housing Assistance, Inc. (Baltimore, MD), Abe’s Garden Community (Nashville, TN) and Splendido at Rancho Vistoso (Tucson, AZ) hosted songwriting workshops during the summer of 2024, where residents and staff teamed up with professional songwriters Caroline Edasis, Kyshona, and Outcalls, to create original compositions. The three finalist songs will be performed live on Monday, October 28 at the keynote, where attendees will vote for their favorite.

Sunday, October 27 | 9–10:30 a.m., Room 103C
LeadingAge attendees will learn the art of songwriting from local professional musicians and cross something off their bucket lists after crafting original songs of their very own (pre-registration required).

Sunday, October 27 | 9–10:00 a.m., Davidson Ballroom Foyer

Brew up some connections! Join LeadingAge members for coffee and breakfast, and an opportunity to network with peers who are shaping the future of the aging services field.

Tuesday, October 29 | 5:30–7:00 p.m., Omni Nashville: Legends E-G

Connect with colleagues who share an interest in advancing technology solutions to help older adults thrive, increase efficiency for staff and expand organizational offerings and reach at this gathering for LeadingAge’s Center for Aging Services Technologies (CAST). No RSVP required.

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Open Saturday-Thursday | Marty Dicken’s Terrace

We all have a song that inspires us to live our life courageously. Residents and staff members of LeadingAge Tennessee member communities shared their chosen songs during meaningful conversations. Stunning portraits celebrating the songs’ lyrics will be featured in a gallery exhibit outside Music City Center and open to the public Saturday-Thursday.

Open Saturday-Wednesday | Registration Area, Exhibit Hall Concourse

Over half a million people are homeless and many of them are older adults. Unfortunately, socks are the least-donated item. LeadingAge plans to sock it to this problem in Nashville. Bring a pair of socks to donate and place them in our giant bin when you arrive. Help us meet our goal of 5,000 pairs of socks for people in need.